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Dates: during 1940-1949
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Whether it wanted it or needed it or not Des Moines last week had Lawsonomy "the base of absolute knowledge." For an unnamed sum the Humanity Benefactor Foundation bought defunct Des Moines University's 14 acres and six buildings (including dormitories for about 390 students), closed since 1929. On...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Zigzag & Swirl | 9/6/1943 | See Source »

The Company A men took advantage of the occasion to give a salve of cheers and a token of appreciation to First Sergeant Morris Isacowitz who is to be married shortly.

Author: By Frank K. Kelly, | Title: Specialists' Corner | 8/31/1943 | See Source »

Each of the Big Three last year collected the lush 150,000-ruble (about $30,000) Stalin Prize for plane design. On the occasion, the press gave them its most flattering compliment: "Creators of Stalinist Aviation."

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World Battlefronts: YAK, LAGS, Stormovik | 8/30/1943 | See Source »

Barbara Bel Geddes, 20-year-old daughter of the futuristic designer, nabbed a movie contract, promptly started off on the right leg. When photographers greeted her with a demand for cheese cake, she measured up to the occasion by producing one (see cut).

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Losers | 8/30/1943 | See Source »

The Bank of England's standoffish Governor Montagu Norman very rarely can be induced to make a speech anywhere. But he will make one this week at a London luncheon which will be attended by an assortment of bigwigs - Cabinet members, Members of Parliament, businessmen, foreign ambassadors. Later the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Press: 100 Years Young | 8/30/1943 | See Source »

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